PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1992

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in special session at the Concordia Parish School Board Office in Vidalia, Louisiana on Tuesday, January 7, 1992, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m.

Members present were Honorable J.W. Calhoun, President; Rev. Johnnie Brown;  Mrs. Marie Cowan;  Mr. Jerry King;  Mr. Manson Nelson;  Mrs. Polly Miley;  Mr. Charles Partridge;  Mr. Walter Stampley;  and Mrs. Georgia Washington.

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia was duly convened by Honorable J.W. Calhoun, President, who declared that the board after prayer led by Rev. Robert Lee, Jr. and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was ready for the transaction of business.

Mr.  Calhoun introduced Sheriff Randy Maxwell who addressed the board with encouraging remarks of unity for the parish.

The election of officers for the 1992 year was conducted.

Mr. Nelson nominated Mr. J. W. Calhoun for president.  After no other nominations were made, it was moved by Rev. Brown and seconded by Mr. Nelson that Mr. Calhoun be appointed president by acclamation. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. King nominated Mrs. Marie Cowan for vice president.  After no other nominations were made, it was moved by Rev. Brown and seconded by Mr. Nelson that she be appointed vice president by acclamation.  The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Calhoun thanked the board for their confidence shown in electing him president and called for unity in supporting Superintendent Lee.

Superintendent Lee recommended that the board adopt Robert's Rules of Order for the conduct of meetings.  The Robert's Rules books were distributed to board members for inspection.  It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. Nelson to adopt Robert's Rules.  A vote was taken with the following results.  YEAS: Rev. Johnnie Brown, J. W. Calhoun, Marie Cowan, Polly Miley, Manson Nelson, Walter Stampley, and Georgia Washington.  NAYS:  Jerry King and Charles Partridge.

Superintendent Lee suggested a parliamentarian be appointed noting that this person does not necessarily have to be a member of the board or an employee of the school system.  After discussion,  Mr. Calhoun appointed Mrs. Miley temporarily.

Superintendent Lee recommended that all board members and their spouses attend a 3-5 hour in-service training.  The dates, time, and facilitator to be decided by the board.  After discussion, it was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Washington that this recommendation be accepted.  The motion carried unanimously.  The board requested a list of tentative dates be submitted to them for consideration.

Superintendent Lee explained the proposed re-organization of the Business Department. This proposal was to change from two separate managers to one manager and one assistant director/office manager.  He noted, also, a savings to the General Fund of approximately $21, 000 per year in salaries and benefits.  After discussion, it was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Miley that the proposed re-organization be accepted.  The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Lee presented job descriptions for the Director of Business Affairs and the Assistant Director of Business Affairs/Office Manager.  After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. Nelson to accept the proposed job descriptions.  The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Mrs. Miley, that Superintendent Lee's recommendations on job descriptions, transfers, and salaries be accepted.  After further discussion,  Superintendent Lee advised that these transfers and appointments have to be done in a package because one affects the other.

Transfers/Appointments as follows:

Phyllis Stowers from Pupil Appraisal secretary to Secretary to the Superintendent - Effective 1-2-92.

Thomas H. O'Neal from Sales Tax Director to Director of Business Affairs - Effective 1-8-92.

Gloria Dangerfield from Payroll Bookkeeper to Assistant Director of Business Affairs/Office Manager - Effective 1-8-92.

Harriet Jo Matson from Secretary to the Superintendent  to Payroll Bookkeeper - Effective 1-8-92.

Position Terminated:

Dennis Cowart, Business Manager/Purchasing Agent -  Job terminated effective 1-8-92.

It was moved by Mrs. Miley, seconded by Rev. Brown to accept the Superintendent's package for re-organization (job descriptions, appointments, transfers, terminations, and salaries).   Mr. King objected to the termination of Mr. Cowart, Mr. Partridge objected to deciding on salaries at this time.  Mr. Calhoun called for a vote on the motion.  The motion passed 8-1 with Mr. Partridge voting no.

Superintendent Lee recommended a 4-step process for replacing the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction.

The process follows:

1.  Appoint acting Supervisor effective January 8 - June 30, 1992.

2.  Open position - applications taken June 1-10, 1992.

3.  Screen and interview June 11-12, 1992.

4.  Make recommendation for appointment at the regular school board meeting

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Washington that the process be accepted.  The motion carried 8-1.  Mr. Partridge voted no.

Superintendent Lee recommended Dr. Lester Peterman to become acting Supervisor of

Curriculum and Instruction.  It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Nelson to accept this recommendation.  The motion carried 8-1 with Mr. Partridge voting no.   

Superintendent Lee then called the board's attention to some administrative decisions which had been made and briefly discussed them.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley and seconded by Rev. Brown that the meeting adjourn.

The meeting was adjourned at six twenty (6:20 p.m.).

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James E. Lee, Secretary                           J. W. Calhoun, President